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  1. Advice about BC?!

    pugmum replied to bubbles30's topic in International Nursing

    If you decide not to go with the Vancouver Costal Health Authority, try Fraser Health. It covers 12 hospitals from Burnaby, New Westminster, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, to Surrey, Delta, White Rock, and...

  2. nursing a calling?

    pugmum replied to hTx87's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really see nursing as a calling, because for me, the word "calling" has a religious connotation - and please note, I mean for me, because it may not be seen as this by other people. When I...

  3. This Site has Jaded My View of Nursing

    pugmum replied to kimmyz's topic in General Nursing

    Kimmy, keep that glass half full attitude...keep using this site to learn, to question, and to communicate with other nurses, and even to vent when you need to. I think you will find that the postives...

  4. Where are you from?

    pugmum replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Holy smoke! We're probably neighbours! PM

  5. Please Chime In....

    pugmum replied to smelltheroses's topic in Nursing Career

    True, true, TRUE! The one time I nearly hit the deck was after I poked my thumb with a staple...what a wimp to turn pale and woozy! And I've been an ER nurse for

  6. I'm pregnant and starting a new job, do I tell my employer???

    pugmum replied to RNTX2002's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with Steph on this one. If they want you, they'll hire you, pregnant or not. If they just want a body to fill a spot, you will find out pretty quick...and it may not be a place where you want...

  7. The Third Way is dead... sort of

    pugmum replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in International Nursing

    have to agree...I hope we have heard the last of it! Much as our current system is not perfect, its still tried and true! The lack of details/plans were major cause of

  8. UK RN needs advice/wise words

    pugmum replied to higgy1's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, Just saw this thread...To answer your question is difficult...Fraser Health is a large health authority, divided into 3 regions with 4 hospitals in each. Fraser North - Royal Columbian...

  9. Diluting IV push

    pugmum replied to RN2B07's topic in General Nursing

    It wouldn't hurt to ask your preceptor the rationale for not diluting the med, even though it is recommended in your drug book (not in a challenging way). Perhaps there are hospital guidelines...

  10. How to call a code?

    pugmum replied to EyesForward's topic in General Nursing

    Once an arrest is identified, the code button on the wall above the pts. bed is pushed, and the alarm rings at the station...the unit clerk phones a number that is connected to the overhead paging...

  11. Douglas/langara/kwantlen/---help

    pugmum replied to JudeChow's topic in International Nursing

    No, not true....a regular

  12. Psych Nurse ="not a REAL nurse"?

    pugmum replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Psych nurses are absolutely "real" nurses in the same way that ICU nurses are nurses, and the same for ER, med-surg, L/D nurses etc. I know that there are still some nurses out there that believe that...

  13. RN Scrubs

    pugmum replied to babyphat's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at now has no dress code, wear any color and any style...unfortunately, we have a couple of nurses who take this literally and look like they are wearing pyjamas....They get this...

  14. Most easy job in Nursing?

    pugmum replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    What area of area of Canada are you referring to? In BC, despite the shortage, we need to at least be enrolled in a master's program to be instructing RN students, its hardly "pretty easy", and last I...

  15. Atheist or Agnostic?

    pugmum replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    It will depend on you. If you treat your co-workers respectfully and your patients holistically, and you don't try to impose your beliefs on anyone else, I suspect you will feel comfortable in your...

  16. Oh My God! Serious Advice Pls! Med-surg Or Icu Job???

    pugmum replied to Hebrews 13:5's topic in General Nursing

    There will always be two schools of thought. A major argument for med-surg is that nothing beats a year of med-surg to really consolidate your learning, integrate theory with practice, and develop the...

  17. PICC lines

    pugmum replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Our PICCS are valved, and don't need a clamp...perhaps this is why you don't have clamps on

  18. Guess What?? I got ACCEPTED!!!

    pugmum replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    [banana]congratulations to

  19. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    pugmum replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was taught 5 Fs....with fertile added to the other

  20. Yankauer Suction Cath

    pugmum replied to TLC RN's topic in General Nursing

    We suck a bit of NS through after we are done suctioning to clear the catheter and tubing, then put the Yaunker back in its wrap then in the holder. If it hits the floor or any other surface, it gets...

  21. Nurse dates doctor openly at work.

    pugmum replied to castle's topic in General Nursing

    JMO, but we are not the Morals Police. It shouldn't matter to us to is involved in a relationship in the workplace UNLESS that relationship becomes very obvious to all involved and disrupts the...

  22. Please guide me what to do..

    pugmum replied to Kate23's topic in International Nursing

    Kate, check on the Health Authority websites for the province...if they are requesting an employer in order to grant you a temporary permit, perhaps this will help. I wasn't aware of this. I am sure...

  23. Please guide me what to do..

    pugmum replied to Kate23's topic in International Nursing

    Kate, do you actually have an interim permit from the College of Registered Nurses of BC, or are you talking about a work permit? If you have an interim permit from CRNBC, and you have written the...

  24. Canadian Psych nurses

    pugmum replied to Savanah1978's topic in International Nursing

    RPNs are hired in BC to work in

  25. BC Nursing School rankings

    pugmum replied to pivotpivot's topic in International Nursing

    You can work in Canada as long as you become registered in the province in which you wish to practice. Out of country credentials are evaluated, if lacking in some way, there may be a requirement of...